Designed for the final 60 days, these are ultra-condensed (usually 2–5 pages per reading). They focus on the "80/20 rule"
Modern Portfolio Theory (MPT), CML, SML, and CAPM are summarized in 15 pages, complete with a graphical summary of how changing correlation affects diversification. ift notes cfa level 1
The official CFA Ethics handbook is filled with 100+ real-world cases. IFT’s summary misses the subtle language traps. Many candidates who rely solely on IFT for Ethics score below 50% on that section. Designed for the final 60 days, these are
IFT uses a "payoff diagram first" approach. They strip away the academic jargon and focus on the four main contracts (forwards, futures, options, swaps) in 30 pages. For Level 1, this is sufficient. Designed for the final 60 days